Jan Saudek (1935) - The Loneliness
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Jan Saudek’s hand-signed limited-edition silkscreen print, The Loneliness, was issued in 2024 as edition XXIII/L and measures 53 × 62 cm.
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This limited-edition silkscreen print is part of Jan Saudek's acclaimed anniversary print project, titled "Story of My Life," which showcases a modern graphic art series created by the world-renowned Czech art photographer.
The artwork is based on one of his iconic archival photographs, originally captured in 1977 and titled "The Loneliness."
The composition captures a deeply intimate, still-life scene focusing on a pair of weathered hands writing a letter with an ink pen at a rustic wooden desk. Surrounding the letter are several personal and symbolic objects, including a vintage oil lamp, an open inkwell, and a small, framed black-and-white portrait of a soldier. Decades after capturing the original image, Jan Saudek revisited the negative to produce this modern silkscreen edition featuring a striking blue border and the text: "THE LONELINESS – FOR GOOD." The work stands as a poignant allegorical reflection on isolation, memory, time's passage, and the enduring nature of human longing.
• Artist: Jan Saudek (born 1935, Prague)
• Title: The Loneliness – For Good
• Year of Release: 2024
• Original Photograph Date: 1977
• Medium: Multi-color serigraph / silkscreen on heavy graphic paper
• Image Size: 53 x 62 cm
• Sheet Size: 60 x 80 cm
• Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil at the bottom center ("Jan Saudek")
• Edition: XXIII/L
• Condition: Excellent, Slightly curling
This silkscreen print will be included in an upcoming art monograph scheduled for publication next year.
Seller's Story
We are a partnership of three established antiquarian bookshops in Prague: Antikvariát Radhošťská, Antikvariát Dlážděná, and Antikvariát Vltavín.
Together, we bring decades of experience in sourcing, researching, and handling rare books, prints, maps, manuscripts, graphic art, photographs, and other historical and collectible objects. Our material comes from private collections, family estates, libraries, and long-standing contacts throughout the Czech Republic and Central Europe.
We are particularly passionate about antiquarian and collectible books, fine prints, Prague-related material, art publications, bibliofilia, early editions, historical documents, and unique objects with cultural or historical significance. Alongside books, we regularly offer graphic art, old maps, posters, and carefully selected collectibles that we believe deserve an international audience.
Every lot is individually chosen for its quality, rarity, historical interest, or visual appeal. We strive to provide accurate descriptions, careful research, and secure professional packaging to ensure that each item reaches its new owner safely.
From the heart of Prague, we are delighted to share the rich cultural heritage of Central Europe with collectors around the world.
This limited-edition silkscreen print is part of Jan Saudek's acclaimed anniversary print project, titled "Story of My Life," which showcases a modern graphic art series created by the world-renowned Czech art photographer.
The artwork is based on one of his iconic archival photographs, originally captured in 1977 and titled "The Loneliness."
The composition captures a deeply intimate, still-life scene focusing on a pair of weathered hands writing a letter with an ink pen at a rustic wooden desk. Surrounding the letter are several personal and symbolic objects, including a vintage oil lamp, an open inkwell, and a small, framed black-and-white portrait of a soldier. Decades after capturing the original image, Jan Saudek revisited the negative to produce this modern silkscreen edition featuring a striking blue border and the text: "THE LONELINESS – FOR GOOD." The work stands as a poignant allegorical reflection on isolation, memory, time's passage, and the enduring nature of human longing.
• Artist: Jan Saudek (born 1935, Prague)
• Title: The Loneliness – For Good
• Year of Release: 2024
• Original Photograph Date: 1977
• Medium: Multi-color serigraph / silkscreen on heavy graphic paper
• Image Size: 53 x 62 cm
• Sheet Size: 60 x 80 cm
• Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil at the bottom center ("Jan Saudek")
• Edition: XXIII/L
• Condition: Excellent, Slightly curling
This silkscreen print will be included in an upcoming art monograph scheduled for publication next year.
Seller's Story
We are a partnership of three established antiquarian bookshops in Prague: Antikvariát Radhošťská, Antikvariát Dlážděná, and Antikvariát Vltavín.
Together, we bring decades of experience in sourcing, researching, and handling rare books, prints, maps, manuscripts, graphic art, photographs, and other historical and collectible objects. Our material comes from private collections, family estates, libraries, and long-standing contacts throughout the Czech Republic and Central Europe.
We are particularly passionate about antiquarian and collectible books, fine prints, Prague-related material, art publications, bibliofilia, early editions, historical documents, and unique objects with cultural or historical significance. Alongside books, we regularly offer graphic art, old maps, posters, and carefully selected collectibles that we believe deserve an international audience.
Every lot is individually chosen for its quality, rarity, historical interest, or visual appeal. We strive to provide accurate descriptions, careful research, and secure professional packaging to ensure that each item reaches its new owner safely.
From the heart of Prague, we are delighted to share the rich cultural heritage of Central Europe with collectors around the world.
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
XXIII/L
Artist
Jan Saudek (1935)
Title of artwork
The Loneliness
Technique
Silkscreen
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Czechia
Year
2024
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
53 cm
Width
62 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Pop Art
Sold with frame
No
Period
2020+
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